Amsterdam mcat
Solve all MCQs 55–95 with brief explanations
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hemoglobin AND quaternary structure
MDCAT chemistry MCQs Boyle law Arrhenius equation alkyl halide reactivity order
| Q | Answer | Brief explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | D. Epistatic gene | An epistatic gene masks or modifies the effect of a gene at another locus. |
| 56 | B. 6.02 × 10²³ ions | One mole of Na⁺ contains Avogadro's number of sodium ions. |
| 57 | C. Number of protons | The charge-to-mass ratio of positive rays varies with the ion produced from the gas. |
| 58 | A. 4s < 3d < 4p < 5s | This follows the Aufbau energy-order rule. |
| 59 | C. P₁V₁ = P₂V₂ | Boyle's law applies at constant temperature. |
| 60 | C. −273.16°C | Absolute zero is approximately −273.15°C. |
| 61 | D. Low external pressure | At high altitude, atmospheric pressure is lower, so water boils below 100°C and cooking takes longer. |
| 62 | C. High polarizability | Iodine molecules have stronger London forces because their electron cloud is more polarizable. |
| 63 | C. Ions can only vibrate at fixed positions | In a solid ionic lattice, ions cannot move freely to conduct electricity. |
| 64 | C. Cubic | Sodium chloride normally crystallizes in a cubic form. |
| 65 | A. Zero | (K_p = K_c) when (\Delta n = 0). |
| 66 | D. 7.35 | Normal human blood pH is about 7.35-7.45. |
| 67 | D. Zero-order reaction | For a zero-order reaction, the units of (k) are the same as the units of rate. |
| 68 | B. (K = Ae^{-E_a/RT}) | This is the Arrhenius equation. |
| 69 | A. (\sum \Delta H_{\text{cycle}} = 0) | Enthalpy is a state function, so its total change around a closed cycle is zero. |
| 70 | B. (\Delta E = q + w) | This is the first law of thermodynamics using the chemistry sign convention. |
| 71 | B. 2e⁻, 3H⁺ | Balancing the half reaction gives: (H_2SO_3 + H_2O \rightarrow HSO_4^- + 3H^+ + 2e^-). |
| 72 | C. +7 | In (KMnO_4), Mn has oxidation state +7. |
| 73 | A. Decrease in energy | Bond formation lowers the potential energy and makes the atom pair more stable. |
| 74 | A. Two σ and π bonds | O₂ has one sigma bond and one pi bond, meaning two bonds total. |
| 75 | B. F > Cl > Br | Ionization energy decreases down Group 17. |
| 76 | D. High shielding effect | Chlorine has more electron shells than fluorine, causing greater shielding and larger atomic size. |
| 77 | D. K | Potassium is less dense than water, so it can float. |
| 78 | A. Metallic bond strength | Down Groups IA and IIA, atomic size rises and metallic bonding becomes weaker. |
| 79 | C. Ba < Sr < Ca < Mg < Be | Electronegativity decreases down Group IIA. |
| 80 | A. Pyrrole | Pyrrole contains nitrogen, making it a heterocyclic compound. |
| 81 | D. −CONH₂ | The functional group of an acid amide is (R-CONH_2). |
| 82 | C. Alkene | Heating an alcohol with concentrated (H_2SO_4) at 170°C removes water, forming an alkene. |
| 83 | B. Hept-2-ene | The longest chain has seven carbons and the double bond receives the lowest possible number, 2. |
| 84 | D. Addition reactions | Alkenes mainly react at their C=C double bond by addition. |
| 85 | C. 450°C and 1000 atm | Ethene polymerization to polythene requires high temperature and pressure. |
| 86 | D. R-I > R-Br > R-Cl > R-F | Alkyl-halide reactivity rises as the C-X bond becomes weaker. |
| 87 | C. Tertiary alcohol | In ((CH_3)_3C-OH), the carbon carrying the OH group is attached to three other carbon atoms. |
| 88 | D. Phenol | Phenol is used to produce phenol-formaldehyde resin, also called Bakelite. |
| 89 | B. Propanone | Oxidation of propanone can produce formic acid among its oxidation products. |
| 90 | Likely D. 3-Methylpentanal | Number the aldehyde carbon as carbon 1. The methyl group is on carbon 3. The printed structure is somewhat unclear in the image. |
| 91 | C. Phthalic acid | Benzene with two adjacent (-COOH) groups is phthalic acid. |
| 92 | B. P₂O₅ | Phosphorus pentoxide is a dehydrating agent used to prepare acid anhydrides. |
| 93 | C. H₂ | Carboxylic acids react with active metals to form a salt and hydrogen gas. |
| 94 | A. Myosin | Myosin is a major contractile protein involved in muscle contraction. |
| 95 | C. Salt bridges | Hemoglobin's polypeptide subunits are stabilized partly by ionic interactions, including salt bridges. |
Answer
| Q | Answer | Brief reason |
|---|---|---|
| 96 | C. 75° | For vertical height = horizontal range, (\tan \theta = 4), giving approximately 76°, nearest 75°. |
| 97 | B. 45° | Projectile range is maximum at 45°. |
| 98 | C | The Earth exerts gravitational force on the ball, pulling it downward. |
| 99 | C. Momentum | Total momentum of an isolated bomb-fragment system is conserved. |
| 100 | D. 180° | Work is negative when force and displacement are opposite. |
| 101 | D. Four times | (KE \propto v^2); doubling speed makes kinetic energy four times. |
| 102 | D. 80% | Approximate working efficiency of a dry cell battery. |
| 103 | B. More negative | As distance from Earth increases, gravitational potential energy increases from a negative value toward zero, so this question's wording likely intends the negative gravitational potential relation. |
| 104 | A. 10.8 MJ | (3,kWh = 3 \times 3.6 = 10.8,MJ). |
| 105 | B. Large speed and small radius | A steeper banking angle requires greater (v^2/r). |
| 106 | D. Net torque | Torque produces angular acceleration: (\tau = I\alpha). |
| 107 | B. Torque | Torque is the rotational analogue of force. |
| 108 | B. (\pi/180) radians | One degree equals (\pi/180) radians. |
| 109 | A. (\pi/2) | Centripetal acceleration is perpendicular to linear velocity. |
| 110 | B. (\lambda/2) | Two consecutive nodes are separated by half a wavelength. |
| 111 | B. Frequency | Frequency remains unchanged when sound enters another medium. |
| 112 | A. Blue shift | A star approaching Earth has a shorter observed wavelength. |
| 113 | C. Quadrupled | Intensity is proportional to amplitude squared. |
| 114 | B. Metabolism | Metabolism illustrates conversion and conservation of energy. |
| 115 | C. Increase in temperature and kinetic energy | Vigorous shaking supplies energy, raising molecular kinetic energy and temperature. |
| 116 | B. Universal gas constant | (C_p - C_v = R). |
| 117 | C. Stationary point charges | Coulomb's electrostatic law applies to stationary charges. |
| 118 | B. Direction of electric field | A positive charge accelerates in the direction of the field. |
| 119 | B. Constant | Half-life is constant for a given radioactive element. |
| 120 | C. Second | (RC = \Omega \times F = s). |
| 121 | B. Resistance | Temperature coefficient is fractional change in resistance per kelvin. |
| 122 | D. Conductor | Ohmic conductors obey Ohm's law at constant temperature. |
| 123 | B. Negative temperature coefficient | Semiconductor resistance decreases as temperature rises. |
| 124 | C. Magnetic flux density | Magnetic field lines per unit area represent flux density, (B). |
| 125 | D. Velocity, magnetic field and charge | (F = qvB\sin\theta). |
| 126 | B. 90° | Magnetic force is maximum when velocity is perpendicular to the field. |
| 127 | B. Dynamic e.m.f. | A generator works on electromagnetic induction due to motion. |
| 128 | A. Double | Induced e.m.f. is directly proportional to number of turns. |
| 129 | B. Electric signals | A seismograph converts ground vibrations into electrical signals. |
| 130 | B. Four diodes | A full-wave bridge rectifier uses four diodes. |
| 131 | C. Diode | A diode rectifies AC to DC. |
| 132 | B. Zero mass, finite momentum | A photon has zero rest mass but carries momentum. |
| 133 | A. Photoelectric effect | Solar cells and photoconductive devices use photoelectric phenomena. |
| 134 | D. Alpha particle | It has the greatest momentum among the options, hence the shortest de Broglie wavelength. |
| 135 | C. Lyman series | Transitions ending at (n=1) have the greatest energy and shortest wavelengths. |
| Q | Answer | Brief reason |
|---|---|---|
| 136 | C. Vagueness | Vagueness is the antonym of clarity. |
| 137 | A. Expelled from the house | “Evicted” means legally forced to leave a house/property. |
| 138 | B. Has been crying | Present perfect continuous fits “all morning.” |
| 139 | C. Will have taken over | “By 2040” requires future perfect tense. |
| 140 | B. Complex | It has a dependent time clause and an independent clause. |
| 141 | B | Correct punctuation: Milton, the great English poet, was blind. |
| 142 | C | Correct singular subject-verb agreement: A Sindhi woman is... |
| 143 | A. Against | One cautions someone against pickpockets. |
| 144 | B. Affect / effect | Sleep affects health and has an effect on grades. |
| 145 | C | Having finished his exercise, he put his books away. |
| 146 | B. He can be anything but not a liar | “Anything but” means definitely not. |
| 147 | B. Without apology, you will be punished | This is the meaning of “Unless you apologise...” |
| 148 | D. Have his revenge | “Pay off old scores” means take revenge. |
| 149 | A. Deeply | “Profoundly” means deeply. |
| 150 | B. Did not take it seriously | “Take with a pinch of salt” means treat with doubt or not take literally. |